Efua Ghartey elected as first female GBA President

Mrs Efua Ghartey has made history by becoming the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA).

The election took place at the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s history.

Mrs Ghartey’s election is being hailed as a transformative moment for the GBA, as it ushers in new leadership that is expected to bring fresh perspectives to the legal profession in Ghana.

She polled 1,278 votes to beat her closest contender Agbesi Dzakpasu who polled 1060.

Mrs Ghartey, a seasoned lawyer of over 30 years’ standing at the Bar and with an extensive track record of service to the GBA, was running for national president for the third time.

Her two previous attempts ended in a narrow loss to Tony Forson, the immediate past president of the GBA, and Yaw Boafo, the current national president, by thin margins of 67 and 65 votes, respectively.

Undeterred by these setbacks, Mrs Ghartey spent the past six years consistently voicing her intention to lead the GBA.

In the Vice Presidential race, Victoria Barth polled 1624 of the total votes to win the race defeating Ebenezer Kwaitoo who polled 495 votes.

Victoria Barth is an accomplished legal professional, well known for her stellar academic career at the Ghana School of Law, where she has mentored and taught many young lawyers.